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DNC chair fires back at Nate Silver over Ohio ballot deadline
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison fired back at pollster Nate Silver online Tuesday over the Ohio ballot deadline. In a post on the social platform X, Silver posted an excerpt of a New York Times article quoting Harrison saying the DNC wants to push President Biden’s official nomination forward to avoid legal challenges…
Ohio State Highway Patrol enters Best Looking Cruiser contest
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The 11th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest is underway and The Ohio State Highway Patrol is in the running for the top spot. The patrol entered the annual contest, which is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers, according to a news release. Voting is open now and ends July […]
First Buc-ee's store in Ohio sets groundbreaking date
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WKEF/WKRC) - The convenience chain die-hard fans have been waiting for now has a groundbreaking date for its first Ohio location. Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore posted information on social media noting that the official groundbreaking ceremony is set for Aug. 8. Buc-ee's, a "large-format travel center"...
State officials visit historic Belmont County site, envision economic and tourist revival
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — State officials toured a building that represents more than two centuries of history in Belmont County on Wednesday. John Carey, the director of Governor Mike DeWine's Office of Appalachia, visited Morristown to get a tour of the Black Horse Inn project. "This project reflects the...
Ohio Renaissance Festival caps daily attendance, visitors must purchase tickets in advance
Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information provided by a Renaissance Festival spokesperson. Ohio Renaissance Festival visitors will have to plan ahead this year due to new daily attendance limits. ...
WVU President Gordon Gee visits Ohio and Marshall counties on tour across West Virginia
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – WVU President Gordon Gee and other University representatives are hitting the road this summer to join alumni, friends and supporters across the Mountain State. They want to visit each of the state’s 55 counties to show residents how grateful the university is for their support. On Monday they made a […]
Second Steak 'n Shake in West Virginia Set to Open its Doors in North Central Part of State Next Week
A new national restaurant chain is about to open its doors in North Central West Virginia after a lengthy process to get started. According to media reports, social media posts, and a worker on site, Steak ‘n Shake is set to open its doors this Monday, July 22. WBOY reported this as well (and can be found on their site).
Nearly all households opt-in to East Palestine settlement
(The Center Square) – According to court-appointed class attorneys, less than 1% of the nearly 200,000 households involved in the East Palestine train derailment settlement opted out of the $600 million deal. A court filing after the July 1 opt-out and objection deadline showed 0.09% of the 190,887 households in the settlement class opted out of the agreement. The settlement class includes households in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Seath A. Katz,...
A magical place: Wesley and Julie Hurless settle in as new owners of Shady Bend Manor
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Coshocton County ‒ Wesley and Julie Hurless fell in love with Shady Bend Manor on their very first visit to the 150-year-old Italianate mansion. "When we first walked through here back in December, we were just in awe, not just of the house itself but the property in general and all of the really cool, extraordinary things, and just how magical this whole place is. We were pretty captivated by it," said Wesley. ...
Ohio State football five-star commit dispels any rumors of him flipping
It’s pretty normal with Southern recruits to commit to a program, even when they are still looking at others schools. Multiple Ohio State football commits have taken official visits, and with that comes rumors of flipping. One of those players who has done so is Alabama cornerback, Na’eem Offord, who has taken official visits to Oregon, Alabama, and Auburn.
Post 15 beats Post 3 in W.Va. Area 1 American Legion tournament
WHEELING – Moundsville was in the giving mood early in Monday night’s West Virginia Area 1 American Legion baseball tournament, and Parkersburg was more than willing to accept. Post 3 committed a trio of costly errors and walked two batters and Post 15 took advantage in posting a...
Moundsville approves $600K paving project
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Moundsville City Council conducted its regular meeting Tuesday and discussed the new municipal city building and 2024 paving project. Little has changed for the building as the city continues to work with the construction attorney to name a new general contractor. The 2024 paving project was...
New downtown Wheeling splash pad nearing completion
WHEELING, W.Va. — Soon, the city of Wheeling will have a brand-new splash pad near WesBanco Arena. But the question is, when?. It's been over a year since Wheeling City Council approved construction on the downtown splash pad. City Manager Robert Herron said it's not something you see in a pool, rather in a larger city like downtown Pittsburgh.
Car strikes utility pole on Lava Avenue, shutting down the road and power
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – A car struck a pole Tuesday afternoon, causing a power line to go down on Lava Avenue in Elm Grove. The road had to be closed down, shutting down access to JB Chambers Baseball Field. Power is still out for many residents in the surrounding area, but they are working […]
Blair sets sights on 2024 Paralympic Trials and beyond
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — Cooper Blair is a 20-year-old Glen Dale native and Wheeling Central alum that is setting out to participate in the 2024 Paralympic Trials. Blair started running at age 9 when he received his first pair of running blades. He got into the sport as a way to meet other amputees but fell in love with it and has been running ever since.
Ohioans Invited to Find, Claim Unclaimed Funds at the 2024 Ohio State Fair
July 17, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds is returning to the Ohio State Fair to help fairgoers search for and claim their lost or forgotten money. The 2024 Ohio State Fair will run from July 24 to Aug. 4.
Two Ohio State Routes will be closed for a couple of days
Starting July 22, in Jefferson County, State Route 150 will close during daytime hours for a culvert replacement project. East of Pleasant Grove. In Belmont County, starting July 22, State Route 149 will be closed to traffic for a slide repair project.
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